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Dec. 27, 1932. T, BAB|N I 1,892,563

SAFETY HEATER Filed Oct. 16. 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet l ATTORNEYS Dec. 27,1932. BABm 1,892,563

SAFETY HEATER Filed Oct. 16, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR ATTORNEYSPatented Dec. 27, 1932 TELESPHORE BABIN, OF HOUMA, LOUISIANA SAFETYHEATER,

Application filed October 16, 1931. Serial N6. 569,298.

when desired and which will not be affected by the accumulation of asheswithin the fire box.

A further object of this invention is the provision of a stove of theabove described character which will be simple, durable and efficientand which may be manufactured and sold at a comparatively low cost.

With these and other objects in view, this invention consists in certainnovel features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts tobe hereinafter more fully described and claimed.

For a complete understanding of my invention, reference is to be had tothe following description and accompanying drawings,

in Which Figure l is a side elevation illustrating a stove or heaterconstructed in accordance with my invention.

Figure 2 is a top plan view illustrating the 5 same.

Figure 3 is a bottom plan view illustrating the base.

Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view illustrating the damper or draftassociated with the fire box.

Figure 5 is a detail sectional view illustrating the damper or draftregulator.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary perspective view illustrating a portion of thebase.

Figure 7 is a sectional view taken on the line 7-7 of Figure 4.

Referring in detail to the drawings, the numeral 1 indicates a fire boxor drum constructed of sheet metal or any other material suitable forthe purpose and is of cylindrical formation with its ends fully opened.The fire box or drum is constructed from a single length of materialwhich is bent into cylindrical formation and hasits abutting edgescurved to form flanges 2 engaged by a locking strip 3 and'which isremovable therefrom to permit the drum or fire box to be disassembledwhen desired.

. The drum 1 is mounted upon a base 4 consisting of a substantiallyrectangular shaped frame 5 having formed uponits upper edges inwardlyextending and overlapped supporting flanges 6. The'flanges 6 are cutaway as shown at 7 toform notches adapted to receive the companionflange thereto. A circular plate 8 is detachably secured to the flanges6 by bolts or like fasteners 9 and forms the bottom Wall of the fire boxof the drum and has secured thereto a cylindrical portion 10 whichreceives the lower end. of the fire 'box or drum and has tightfrictional contact therewith. The frame 4 is provided with a pluralityof openings 11 to permit free circulation of air .underthe fire box ordrum to permit the heat. to esc'ape'and to maintain the framecomparativelycool so as not to injure the floor or support on which theframe may be positioned. v

A cover 12 is removably mounted on the upper end of the fire box or drumand has a cylindrical portion 13 which frictionally engages the drum orfire box to prevent accidental displacement of the cover or the escapeof flames or products of combustion from the upper end of the stove. Thecover 12 is provided with a fuel opening 14 surrounded by aneck 15forming an integral part of the cover and normally closed by a lid 16.The lid 16 is secured to the cover 12 by a hinge 17 and is also providedwith a finger piece 18 to permit the lid to be opened and closed for thepurpose of placing fuel into the fire box or drum and to remove ashestherefrom.

The cover 12 is provided with an oval shaped opening 19 surrounded by aflange 20 to be engaged by the usual smoke stack 21. The cover 12 isprovided with an opening 21 to receive a tube 23, the lower end of whichis cut away to form an extension 24.

adapted to rest upon the surface of the ashes 25 within the fire box ordrum, thus providing an efficient draft to the fire burning upon theashes. The tube is slidable relative to the cover so that it may adjustitself according to the amount of ashes within the drum or fire box. Arod 26 which may be used as a poker extends into the tube and hasjournalled thereon a disk or plate 27 adapted to form a damper orregulator for controlling the draft through the tube. The rod 26 isprovided with a handle 28 to permit said rod to be easily employed as apoker for agitating the fire and also forms a support in connection withthe plate 27 in supporting the rod within the tube 23.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of myinvention, it will be understood that minor changes in construction,combination and arrangement of parts may be made without departing fromthe spirit and scope of my invention, as claimed. 7

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is: a

A stove comprising a frame having openings to permit air to circulatetherethrough, overlapping horizontal supporting flangeson the upperedges of theframe, a circular shaped plate resting on and detachablysecured to said flanges, an annular upstanding flange on said plate, acylindrical drum having one end resting on the plate and frictionallygripped by said annular flange to cooperate with the plate in forming afire box, and a cover removably mounted on the upper end of the drum andhaving an exhaust opening to receive a smoke pipe. i

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

- TELESPHORE BABIN.

